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M4.2 Depth: 40.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 131 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-18 08:54:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 131 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 18, 2026 at 08:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
40.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 08:54:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.89660, -93.30430
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.9 km
Shallow
40.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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